A Wedding & Honeymoon Guide to Bryce Canyon Country

A Wedding & Honeymoon Guide to Bryce Canyon Country

July 8, 2025
Words by Carolyn Steere
Photos courtesy of Kayla Bertagnolli Photography

Known for its dramatic natural landscapes, red rock formations, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, Southern Utah is the perfect setting for couples who want to share their love of the outdoors with their wedding guests. Follow it up with a honeymoon glamping under the stars, and you have a wedding package made in heaven.

Nestled at the edge of Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and spanning 168 acres, Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch blends rustic charm with professional expertise for your wedding event. Couples can choose from several beautiful ceremony locations, including the historic wedding tree by the creek, the scenic overlook above the lodge, or an expansive tent and deck in front of the “Siloon.” Each site offers breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere—perfect for exchanging vows.

A wedding ceremony outdoors with guests seated, a flower arch, and a couple; above, people in casual attire pose together, and a person in a suit stands on a wooden platform. A woman walks in a greenhouse, a couple holds a pizza, and two signs for Sweetwater Kitchen and Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch are displayed outdoors with flowers.

On-site catering is provided by Sweetwater Kitchen, featuring a made-from-scratch, farm-to-table menu with a Southwestern flair. Chef Scott Ashley works closely with couples to ensure a personalized dining experience. For accommodations, the ranch offers a variety of options, from camping in tipis and glamping in a Moroccan yurt to staying in fully equipped, remodeled cabins.

A couple embraces outdoors near a garden, with wedding flowers, a bouquet, and a sign reading "Temporary Tattoo Station" displayed in separate images. A wedding ceremony on a deck overlooking mountains, with a floral arch, seated guests, a musician group, and the bride standing alone by the arch.

After the guests return home, glamping at Under Canvas Bryce Canyon offers a unique, nature-immersive honeymoon just minutes from one of Utah’s most stunning national parks. As the name implies, Under Canvas provides deluxe tents with all the comforts of a hotel, including a king-size bed, en-suite bathroom with hot shower, flush toilet, and a private deck.

Collage showing a modern glamping tent interior with a bed and bathroom, alongside an exterior view of a dome-shaped glamping site set in a desert landscape. Photos by Carolyn SteerePhoto by Under Canvas Bryce Canyon

For peak romance, the Stargazer tent features a ceiling panel above the bed, perfect for stargazing from beneath the covers. Enjoy tasty on-site meals, to-go options, and nightly s’mores by the fire. The concierge team is available to connect you with hikes, excursions, and entertainment that make Bryce Canyon a must-visit.

Bryce Canyon National Park landscape with orange rock spires, green trees, and a partly cloudy sky. Photo by Carolyn Steere

With its dramatic sandstone cliffs, distinctive hoodoos, natural amphitheaters, pine forests, and alpine meadows, Bryce Canyon Country is a paradise for nature lovers. If that sounds like the setting you imagine for your destination wedding, visit brycecanyoncountry.com.

Narrow canyon with tall red rock walls, a sandy path, and green trees under a clear blue sky. Photo by Carolyn Steere

Real Wedding Vendors: Photographer: Kayla Bertagnolli Photography; Flowers: Salty Dog Farm; Pizza: Boulder Bread